Petal Pals
shrub · 1979
The Reeve
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters
Petal count
Very full, 50+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, old rose scent with hints of fruit.
Color Description
Soft pink turning towards a lighter, almost mauve-pink as it ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
90-100 cm
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush.
Pruning
Lightly prune in spring to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but monitor for black spot or mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Lilian Austin x ('Chaucer' x 'Parade')